WARNING ORDER:
Mission:
While the 718th TFW and it's supporting elements have been ordered to a lesser alert
state, the continued strife in the Iraqi AO has necessitated continued ops with more of a
support than combat orientation. The 718th's forces are to maintain a readiness posture
that will permit an immediate ramp up of operations should the situation warrant it.
Additionally the 718th CFU is to be prepared to immediately reinitiate combat operations upon notification by higher. Unit NBC
SOPs, along with logistic preparations are at a reduced wartime tempo. With the continued
uncertainty inherent in the current situation the 718th TFW is to be ready to carry out
ANY and ALL possible missions from Humanitarian assistance to full on high intensity
combat operations in a possibly NBC environment. Threats are possible from AL Qaeda and
Taliban Forces as well as the remnants of Iraqi forces and are not limited to the
actual Iraqi/Persian Gulf theater of operations.
Execution:
The 718th TFW will deploy for training and readiness ops as per 718th TFW SOP at 1000hrs
on Saturday, 27SEPT03. Missions will include but not be limited to, CAS, CAP, BARCAP and
Wild Weasel. . Additionally, supporting elements will stand by to render possible
Humanitarian aid.
The 718th
CAV will continue conducting raids on suspected hostile forces action can consist of
anything from raids, ambushes, assaults and airfield defense to peacekeeping or
humanitarian missions. NBC SOPs will be practiced and updated and NBC equipment readied
for instant use
Service and Support:
Equipment is per unit SOP, Networkable PC, (w/ card preferably installed before the meet,
if needed techs will assist in setup operations upon arrival in theater ) Flight gear
consisting of Milspec Joystick, Throttle and Rudder assembly, Headphone with mike if
possible. Roger Wilco should be installed if you have it. Note; some of the wings monitors
are predeployed in theater and there are a few extra but availability is limited so
coordinate with the S-3 at this station as to availability. Please have as many sims as
possible with you.
Platforms
utilized will most likely be FB, possible Falcon 4, BHD and Operation Flashpoint for
ground ops. Make sure that you at least have those on hand if not installed.
Rations will self deploy with the wing as per SOP, consisting of, but not limited to,
Hot A's, T rations, chips, dips, beverages and pogey bait. In addition SOCOM has indicated
that there are pizza assets in theater that can be accessed via unit SOP. Funds should be
on hand for possible resupply and requisition ops.
Maintenance is as per 718th TFW SOP.
Command and Signal:
OPSEC is as per 718th TFW and SOCOM theater SOP. For any operational clarification contact
the unit NCOIC at 212 874 0463, 917 446 2190 or at NCOIC@718tfw.com
When calling be advised that I monitor my phone line so wait and speak to the message
machine and I will hear you.
Location of NCOIC and meet is at this grid: Hotel Beacon, 2130 Broadway and 75th St.
Apt 307. in Manhattan NYC
Remarks:
Ok it;s been a
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNG time since we've had a meet. Too long. So I hope all and sundry can
make this one.
NCOIC OUT